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Cheap flights from State College to Des Moines (SCE - DSM) from $284

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SCE — DSM
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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January

Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$284
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from State College to Des Moines?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 138% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from State College to Des Moines?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from State College. Prices for January average $568 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $256. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February. Opting for a January flight can save you 77% on your journey compared to booking in February

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to DSM?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from State College to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap State College to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from State College to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from State College to Des Moines in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 6/71:50 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/196:52 amDSM - SCE
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$410
Wed 6/195:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/2611:30 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$557
Fri 6/75:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/1911:30 amDSM - SCE
2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$609
Fri 6/75:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:41 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$610
Wed 6/195:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/266:41 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops18h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$676
Wed 6/191:50 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/266:03 amDSM - SCE
2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$703
Fri 6/71:50 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/196:54 amDSM - SCE
3 stops8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$823

State College to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between State College and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from State College to Des Moines in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 9/512:40 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/147:09 amDSM - SCE
2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$333
Thu 9/55:45 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/143:19 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$406
Fri 6/71:50 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/196:52 amDSM - SCE
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$410
Thu 9/56:35 amSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/143:19 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$411
Thu 9/56:35 amSCE - DSM
3 stops16h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/146:00 amDSM - SCE
2 stops7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$536
Wed 6/195:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/2611:30 amDSM - SCE
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$557
Fri 6/75:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/1911:30 amDSM - SCE
2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$609
Fri 6/75:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/196:41 pmDSM - SCE
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$610
Wed 6/195:37 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/266:41 pmDSM - SCE
2 stops18h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$676

One-way flights to Des Moines from State College

Search for one-way flight options from State College to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from State College to Des Moines. Those seeking round-trip flights from State College to Des Moines should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 7/304:20 pmSCE - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$284
Tue 7/305:40 pmSCE - DSM
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$319

Find flights from State College to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from State College to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Thu 9/5

2 stops9h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 9/14

2 stops10h 27m

$333

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Thu 9/5

1 stop4h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 9/14

1 stop5h 23m

$406

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Thu 9/5

2 stops8h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 9/14

1 stop5h 23m

$411

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Thu 9/5

3 stops16h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 9/14

2 stops7h 01m

$536

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 6/19

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 6/26

1 stop4h 22m

$557

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 6/19

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 6/26

2 stops18h 21m

$676

State College University ParkDes Moines

SCE - DSM

SCEDSM

State College University Park

Wed 6/19

2 stops11h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 6/26

2 stops9h 12m

$703

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What is the cheapest day to fly from State College to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from State College to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from State College to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from State College to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from State College to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from State College to Des Moines for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $333, but on average you can expect to pay $517.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from State College to Des Moines round-trip from $333. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does SCE to DSM mean?

    This is defined as State College University Park Airport (SCE) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your State College to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter State College to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on State College to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to Des Moines.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from State College to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from State College to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on State College to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the State College to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The State College to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from State College to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from State College to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from State College to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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